Old Fashioned Peach Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 3 mediumsized fresh peaches
peeled, pitted and chopped - approximately 2 cups
- ¼ csugar
- 2 cheavy cream
- 1 cmilk
- ¾ csugar
- ¼ tspsalt
- 4egg yolks
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
Directions
Peaches
- 1
Place chopped peaches in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup sugar and stir. Cove and let sit for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Once peaches have released a lot of juice, place peaches and juice in a food processor. Pulse 3-4 times just until peaches are broken up into small pieces.
Custard
- 1
In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, milk and 3/4 cup sugar and salt. Warm over medium heat, stirring often until the sugar has dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 2
In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with a wire whisk or an electric mixer. Egg yolks should become smooth and lighter in color (see pictures in post)
- 3
Take 1/2 cup of heated cream mixture and pour slowly into egg yolks. Whisk steadily while pouring in mixture.
- 4
Pour egg mixture back into remaining cream mixture. Reheat over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes stirring often. You do not want this mixture to boil. Mixture will begin to thicken just slightly. You want it to be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. An instant read thermometer should read 175-185 F.
- 5
Place a fine strainer over the top of a bowl. Pour custard mixture into strainer to strain off any small bits of egg or lumps.
- 6
Stir in vanilla and peaches with juices
- 7
Cover and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 8
Place custard into an automatic ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes
- 9
Remove ice cream and place in freezer for 2 hours before serving.
Old Fashioned Peach Ice Cream
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About this Recipe
Are you dreaming of creamy, intensely peachy ice cream that tastes just like summer? This Old Fashioned Peach Ice Cream recipe brings that beloved, classic flavor right to your home, offering a scoop of pure nostalgia that's utterly irresistible.
The magic of this peach ice cream starts with a rich, slow-churned custard base, a hallmark of traditional ice cream making. Crafted with a blend of heavy cream, milk, and egg yolks, it creates an unparalleled silky texture and luxurious mouthfeel. When combined with three fresh, ripe peaches, each spoonful delivers an authentic fruit flavor and creamy indulgence that sets it apart from anything you'll find in the freezer aisle.
Prepare for a truly delightful dessert experience. You'll find yourself scooping into a velvety smooth ice cream, beautifully interspersed with tender, sweet bits of fresh peach. The custard provides a deep, comforting richness, perfectly complementing the bright, subtly tangy fruit notes. It’s a balanced flavor profile that is both refreshing and deeply satisfying, making it an ideal treat for warm afternoons or a special meal.
While this recipe shines with the natural sweetness of fresh peaches, you can certainly explore different varieties—yellow peaches will lend a classic vibrant hue and robust flavor, while white peaches offer a delicate, fragrant sweetness. Just ensure your chosen peaches are fully ripe for the best possible taste and texture.
This Old Fashioned Peach Ice Cream is the quintessential summer dessert. Whether it's for a backyard barbecue, a family gathering, or simply a refreshing treat to cool down on a hot day, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it simply in a chilled bowl to let its pure flavor shine.